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Graysby Grouper Added To Georgia Saltwater Records Program

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced Justin Bythwood, 40, of Waycross, has set a new state record for saltwater fishing. Bythwood landed a 2-lb., 2.24-oz. graysby grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata) while fishing near Navy Tower R5 on May 12, 2024. This catch marks the first-ever entry of a graysby…

CRD, Georgia Power Partner For Oyster Reef Restoration

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently continued its commitment to restoring oyster reefs in the North Newport River in Liberty County. As part of an ongoing initiative, DNR’s Coastal Resources Division (CRD) on May 6-7 deployed 200 innovative oyster tables along the riverbank to facilitate the recruitment and growth of new oysters. Since…

Hadden Sets Clarks Hill Spotted Bass Record

What began as a slow day on Clarks Hill Lake for Tanner Hadden and his guide party turned exciting and memorable with one key bite. Tanner decided to find some keeper spotted bass in deep brush for his clients to catch. When Tanner cast a 3/16-oz. Greenfish Cleanup shaky head jig threaded with a green…

WRD Names New Chief Of Game Management

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced the promotion of Lee Taylor to the Chief of the WRD Game Management Section. “I’m thrilled to promote Lee to be our new Chief of Game Management,” said Wildlife Resources Division Director Ted Will. “His experience in land and game conservation is invaluable to…

Dallas Safari Club (DSC) Announces Sponsorship With GON’s Outdoor Blast

Dallas Safari Club is proud to announce that it will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 GON Outdoor Blast July 26-28 at the LakePoint Sports Champions Center in Emerson. DSC and DSC Foundation CEO, Corey Mason said, “We are excited to be a part of the GON Outdoor Blast and helping connect sportsmen and…

Georgia SCI Gives Wildlife Conservation A Boost

More than 250 sportsmen and women from across the Southeast gathered at Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna on April 27 for the 2024 Sportsman’s Banquet and Auction hosted by the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI). “It’s amazing to see like-minded people come out and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and fellowship,” said SCI Georgia…

WRD Seeks Input On Proposed Bass Regulation Changes

Regulation changes for several species of Georgia’s black bass could be coming, but anglers are first asked to look over those proposed changes and make comment by May 27, 2024. A virtual public hearing through WRD’s Facebook page involving the proposed regs, which focus on shoal bass length limits and creel limits on some of…

Two Georgia Saltwater Fish Records Set

Georgia’s coastal waters have been kind to Telfair County anglers this week, with two individuals setting new state records for their catches. Jason H. Rich, 40, of McRae-Helena, reeled in a massive 23-lb., 15.04-oz. almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) on May 2, 2024, while fishing offshore between the South Ledge and Navy Tower R3. This impressive…

Lake Lanier’s Van Pugh South Now A Reservation-Only Day-Use Park

Van Pugh South Park on Lake Lanier has transitioned from offering overnight camping options to a reservation-only day-use park that is open on Saturdays and Sundays. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this change is designed with your convenience in mind and aims to enhance visitor experiences at the Lake Lanier recreation site.…

Make Plans To Attend The 2024 Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast July 26-28

It’s save the date time! The 2024 Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast will take place July 26-28 at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson just north of Atlanta. Plans are for this year’s GON event to be the biggest and best in the 19 years since we held the very first Outdoor Blast so we could…